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French fries vs. Soup beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between French fries and Soup beans

  • French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Soup beans are higher in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • French fries covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 25% more than Soup beans.
  • French fries contain 15 times more Vitamin B5 than Soup beans. While French fries contain 0.58mg of Vitamin B5, Soup beans contain only 0.04mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in French fries are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Soup, bean with ham, canned, chunky, ready-to-serve.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.9%
Contains more Potassium +230.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.5%
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +64.2%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +17.4%
Contains more Selenium +666.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 14% 26% 16% 53% 12% 54% 38% 38%
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.9%
Contains more Potassium +230.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.5%
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +64.2%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +17.4%
Contains more Selenium +666.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +644%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 98% 0% 0% 6% 15% 14% 14% 3% 12% 9% 4% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +644%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +320.9%
Contains more Carbs +271.3%
Contains more Other +21.7%
Contains more Protein +51.3%
Contains more Water +104%
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
5% 4% 11% 79%
Protein: 5.19 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 11.16 g
Water: 78.63 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Fats +320.9%
Contains more Carbs +271.3%
Contains more Other +21.7%
Contains more Protein +51.3%
Contains more Water +104%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1284.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.4%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 1.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.39 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1284.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French fries Soup beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Soup beans Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 6.56g French fries
Protein 3.43g 5.19g Soup beans
Fats 14.73g 3.5g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 11.16g French fries
Calories 312kcal 95kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g Soup beans
Fiber 3.8g 4.6g Soup beans
Calcium 18mg 32mg Soup beans
Iron 0.81mg 1.33mg Soup beans
Magnesium 35mg 19mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 59mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 175mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 400mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.44mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.16mg Soup beans
Manganese 0.247mg 0.29mg Soup beans
Selenium 0.9µg 6.9µg Soup beans
Vitamin A 0IU 1626IU Soup beans
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 81µg Soup beans
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 1.8mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.06mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.06mg Soup beans
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.7mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.04mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.05mg French fries
Folate 30µg 12µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.03µg Soup beans
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Soup beans
Saturated Fat 2.336g 1.37g Soup beans
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 1.58g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.39g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Soup beans
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
French fries
14%
Soup beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
31%
Soup beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soup beans
Soup beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soup beans
Soup beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.966g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soup beans
Soup beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients
  2. Soup beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171144/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.